Ecology | NGSS
Issues and Science, Third Edition, Redesigned for the NGSS
How and why do organisms interact with their environment and what are the effects of these interactions?
Introduced species can cause disruptions to ecosystems. Students explore these potential impacts through the use of models and by analyzing and interpreting data on introduced species. Finally, they consider potential solutions for controlling invasive species.
Students generate and answer questions such as: How do introduced organisms interact with their environments, what are the effects of these interactions, and what can be done to prevent harmful interactions?
Details at a Glance
- 6-7 Weeks | ~50 minute class periods
- 16 Activities
- Accommodates 5 classes, each with 8 groups of 4 students
- Consumables service 160 students
- Includes Spanish student materials
- Meets our criteria for supporting literacy
- Includes digital resources
- Developed in partnership with SEPUP & The Lawrence Hall of Science
- Includes assessment
Complete Unit Equipment Packages
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Evidence of Alignment
Issues and Science was developed at the Lawrence Hall of Science in response to the need for high quality, three dimensional, phenomena driven curriculum. Quick details from this unit:
- Anchoring phenomenon: Introduced species are changing environments all around us. They can cause problems for people and affect biodiversity.
- Investigative phenomena within the 16 activities connect content to the unit issue, How and why do organisms interact with their environment and what are the effects of these interactions? What if the organisms aren’t native to the area?
- This unit builds towards and assesses Performance Expectations (PE) LS2-1, LS2-2, LS2-3, LS2-4, LS2-5, LS1-6, LS1-7.
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Equipment for all Unit Activities
Includes a mobile storage cart and a complete set of materials for 17 units of study. Our complete equipment package supports up to 5 classes of 32 students.
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Online Teacher Portal access for one teacher for 7 years, which includes: Spanish versions, LABsent, editable PowerPoints, Teacher Edition, Student Book, and supplemental resources.
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Student access is not included in the Complete Equipment Package to keep purchasing options flexible. You have the option of purchasing printed student books, online student access, or both.
Student Book
Additional $34.50 per book
Hardbound, high-quality student books are designed to last the length of an adoption for use year after year. Unlike a traditional texbook, the Student Book does not provide science content through reading and questions. Instead students are encouraged to question, investigate, and analyze in each of the heavily field-tested activities.
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